FCEDC seeks city funding boost amid budget debate
FCEDC officials ask the city to provide between 127000 and 156000 in 2011 based on mill estimates as commissioners weigh tax options. County valuations will be tallied in July while opponents warn of higher taxes. FCEDC plans to seek private funds if needed.
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Atha Finalist for Hutch Position Faces Regional Educator
Atha, a finalist for Hutch position, has a long Missouri education career from 1978 to 1990 including roles at Raytown, Lee's Summit, and Kickapoo High School. He earned a Ed Specialist from Central Missouri State in 1985 and a Missouri KC Doctorate in 1998, with a BS from William Jewell College in 1973. Former USD 457 superintendent Jim Lentz is also a candidate.
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County Officials Seek Replacement for Chair
County officials aim to fill the commission chair position with a search committee that could decide next week. The panel includes Elsa Ulrich, Raylene Dick, John Ellermann, and Ashley Goss. Olson, hired in 1993, plans retirement at end of July after 35 years in public service.
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Calderon appeals for Mexicans to back crackdown on drugs
President Felipe Calderon urged nationwide support in a televised address as troops killed 15 suspected gang members in a surge that could make June the deadliest month yet in Mexico's drug war. He urged citizens to report criminals and join the effort, noting a 23,000 plus death toll since 2006. In Taxco, Guerrero, 15 gunmen died after a 40 minute gunfight with soldiers, with 20 guns and two improvised explosives recovered.
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City weighs funding cuts and wage relief at budget session
City commissioners discussed 2010 funding options with Vice Mayor John Doll proposing a 10 percent cut to commissioner pay and trims to travel to Washington. Manager Matt Allen pegged potential savings in the tens of thousands, while officials warned pay cuts could deter candidates. The panel also approved a $10 zoo admission, a zoning change for 1122 Pershing St, a fireworks waiver for July, and a developer agreement for Fleming and Mary Streets expected to add 6,000 square feet of retail space and about $21,000 yearly tax impact.
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Doll
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Sexson
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JK Rentals
Dodge City
Fleming and
Mary Streets
Obama presses BP leaders on vital spill fund plan
President Obama met BP Chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg and CEO Tony Hayward at the White House to press for a claims fund funded by BP. The White House backs an independent trustee run fund potentially backed by 20 billion dollars to cover damages and cleanup from the Deepwater Horizon disaster that killed 11 workers.
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